Why do you need a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
This Information is in place to ensure all staff and stakeholders are aware of the The Centre of Excellence (COE) obligation under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (Clause 3.6) in relation to the implementation of a National Unique Student Identifier as of 1 January 2015
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) scheme, enabled by the Student Identifiers Act 2014, allows students to access a single online record of their VET achievements. The scheme also allows for reliable confirmation of these achievements by employers and other RTOs
National Unique Student Identifier Requirements
COE is aware of its requirements to have in place as of the 1 January 2015 the updated AVETMISS Standard 7.0 onwards, the new system to coincide with new VET data collection and reporting requirements
How will you have your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
1. COE will require every enrolling student to provide their USI. This will be recorded within the Student Management System (SMS).
2. The student support team, will verify the USI or using automated service available in Student Management System.
3. The RTO will not issue AQF certification documentation to an individual without being in receipt of a verified Student Identifier for that individual.
4. For more information on USI, please go to the following link.
https://www.usi.gov.au/